Music for the Candidates

So, music at rallies? Why not? A recent article titled do you know the words to Edwards fight song discusses the importance of music that is heard at rallies. Candidates use the lyrics of the songs to first of all pump up their supporters, but also to display a message. Some of the songs that Edwards included at his rally are, "The music at his rallies includes a cover by Grandaddy of “Revolution” by the Beatles (self-explanatory).I Won’t Back Down (mp3)It also includes “Salt of the Earth” from Beggar’s Banquet by the Rolling Stones. (“Let’s drink to the hard working people; let’s drink to the lowly of birth; Raise your glass to the good and the evil; Let’s drink to the salt of the earth.) There is also “I Won’t Back Down” by Tom Petty (also self-explanatory)" (1). I especially liked the song "Salt of the Earth." I think he is trying to appeal to the working class and people who have to work hard to earn their money. When the song states, let's drink to the hard working people; let's drink to the lowly of birth, i believe he is referring to people who are not born into money. This is a smart tactic and i appreciate how music is played at rallies. It definitely will help get the crowd going and allow for some fun instead of a whole bunch of talking and asking questions. It would be interesting to hear what other candidates have as their choice in music.